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The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

The student news site of Downers Grove South High School

Blueprint

Zachary Kuhn sits at his desk, longing for the hair of Brad Pitt.

Hair: A discussion with Zachary Kuhn

Luc Alvarez, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2021

Zachary Kuhn has been an English teacher at DGS for more than a decade now. Among other interests like the English Premier League, he has showcased an appreciation for men's hair, becoming DGS's most reliable...

Preskar and his team working on his first studio record

Just getting started: Preskar pursues life in the musical spotlight

Andrew Calek, Features Editor April 29, 2021

The definition of an artist is someone who practices any of the various creative arts such as sculptor, novelist, poet or filmmaker. There are various types of artists but one specifically is a musical...

Conflicts between the viewpoint of pro-choice and pro-life have been around since the practice first started.

Protests around abortion spark conflicting viewpoints

Kassem Ossman, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2021

Last week, the 40 Days for Life organization, aiming to end abortion through prayer and fasting in front of abortion clinics, wrapped up their last day of prayers. Protests spark conflicting emotions from...

Little free libraries have been build around many different schools and neighborhoods

Little free libraries flip a new chapter in their communities

Kassem Ossman, Entertainment Editor March 26, 2021

Whether you are walking your dog, taking a jog or even driving around your neighborhood, you have probably seen a Little Free Library (LFL) without even realizing it. The simple box cluttered with books...

Tim Neumann earns a place in the record books with the fastest indoor 1600 meter in school history.

A mile months in the making: Junior Tim Neumann breaks DGS record for indoor 1600 meter

Jacqueline Barba, Editor-In-Chief March 16, 2021

Taking his place among his competitors, Tim Neumann stood at the starting line for the 1600 meter race, stretching out his legs, warming up his muscles. He saw the lines of the track stretch out in front...

George was encouraged to begin investing at 16 and was investing by 17.

Stock trader by 17: Rainu George gains hundreds

Annie Le, Head Copy Editor March 15, 2021

Senior Rainu George opens her stock holdings portfolio for the first time after COVID-19 air travel restrictions eased. Her screen lights up with green numbers and charts as she is faced with three words...

THE YEAR IN SCHEDULES: different variations of hybrid and fully remote schedules have been in place all year, and by the end of tonight’s Board meeting a decision will be finalized for which more aggressive model will be implemented after spring break.

DGN, DGS students express mixed feelings about this year’s schedules, share hopes for fourth-quarter changes

Teagan Smith and Sam Bull March 15, 2021

*This article was written by editors from the Blueprint as well as from DGN’s Omega staff. To read the article on the Omega’s site, click here. Throughout this school year, students from across...

Remote learning has shown an impact student engagement and future of teaching.

Breaking the disconnect

Mimi Akintunde-Nieves, Social Media Director March 10, 2021

Students and teachers have both struggled with remote learning; experiencing zoom fatigue and balancing personal and school life is a constant battle for both students and teachers alike. This issue has...

As the state of Illinois enters Phase 1B, many teachers throughout the state struggle to find availability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The struggle in the search: Teachers share their experience in acquiring the limited doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Teagan Smith, Features Editor March 5, 2021

Since the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, health centers such as CVS and Walgreens have been overflowing with users trying to sign up for their dose of the vaccine. The state of Illinois has progressed...

Toxic masculinity effects more people than some may assume and hurt the way we see men.

The effects of toxic masculinity on the adolescents psyche

Kassem Ossman, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2021

“Stop being a girl,” “stop being gay” and other sayings like “be a man” all come from the same umbrella term — toxic masculinity. What some may pass as a joke can hurt an individual's psyche,...

This year, the DGS speech team placed 7th at the IHSA state competition

Speech team places 7th at state tournanment in all-virtual format

Greyson Martinescu, News Editor February 25, 2021

Last weekend, five members of the DGS speech team competed in an all-new virtual format for the state placing 7th overall. The team originally finished 3rd at sectionals with all 10 members becoming a...

The college application process is well underway here in February

The College Board’s biggest fear: COVID-19 interfering with standardized testing

Andrew Calek, Features editor February 12, 2021

College admissions offices across the country thrive on standardized test scores to decide who gets admitted into their school. The College Board and colleges have been working together for years but this...

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